Child Protection Specialist

13 hours ago


Lancashire, United Kingdom Charles Hunter Associates Full time

Job Overview

We are recruiting a qualified social worker to join our Permanence Team in the Greater Manchester area.

This team provides the long-term plan for looked after children from family support through to adoption. The objective of this team is to ensure that children have a secure, stable, and comforting environment throughout their childhood and upbringing.

About the Role

  • To provide expert advice and guidance on child protection and child care legislation to colleagues and managers.
  • To work with looked after children, their families, and other agencies to develop a range of permanence options that meet the child's needs.

What We Offer

  • A salary up to £44,428 dependent on experience.
  • Mileage coverage.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Free parking.
  • Generous annual leave.
  • Continuous training and development opportunities.

About You

  • You will have post-qualifying experience in child protection, children in need, safeguarding, looked after children, MASH, fostering or referral and assessment.
  • You must be Social Work England Registered.
  • You will have a degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW).


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